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Overview |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1190/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 6% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 12,332 students)
George Washington vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or NJIT?
- George Washington University is 308.7% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at George Washington than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($62,110.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than George Washington ($17,762 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 7.7% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,600 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than George Washington University (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 120.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($35,257 vs. $15,959)
George Washington vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 89 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or NJIT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NJIT and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $13,300 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $67,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,962)
- NJIT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/